Siya Kolisi suffers hamstring injury against Argentina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 9:24 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Siya Kolisi left the field with a hamstring injury in the 25th minute of South Africa's 17-10 victory over Argentina in Buenos Aires on August 8, 2026. This injury raises concerns about his availability for the upcoming series against New Zealand due to continued issues with his hamstring. Kolisi, who missed three Tests earlier this year for similar reasons, is scheduled for scans to assess the severity of the injury. His absence could impact South Africa's lineup significantly as they prepare for a historic four-match series against the All Blacks, the first of its kind in 30 years.
- •Kolisi injured his hamstring in the first half against Argentina.
- •He has missed three Tests this year due to similar issues.
- •Scans will determine the extent of his injury.
- •South Africa is set to face New Zealand in four Tests starting in two weeks.
- •Marco van Staden is expected to replace Kolisi if he is unavailable.
- 9:24 PMYahoo Sports — Siya Kolisi suffers hamstring injury in huge blow to South Africa ahead of New Zealand series
"Kolisi was forced off in the first half of the narrow win over Argentina
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